SIEMENS

Series 81000
Instructions
Installation
Operation
5-72kV Medium Voltage Vacuum Contactors Maintenance
Types 93H35 or 94H35 (5kV) MVC-9078

Types 93H37 or 94H37 (7.2kV)

Bulletin MVC-9078
 A DANGER I
Hazardous voltages.

Will cause d e a th, serious p ersonal injury o r

equipment damage."

Always de-energize a n d ground the equ ipment before

ma i n tenance .

Ma i n te n a n ce sho u ld b e pe rformed o n ly b y q ualified person n el. The use of

una uthorized parts i n the repa i r of the equ ipment or tampe ring by u nqualified
person nel will result in dangerous conditions which will cause severe personal
injury or equipment damage. Follow all safety i nstructions contained here i n .

IMPORTANT

The i nformation conta i n ed herein is general in nature and not i n tended for specific
application pu rposes. I t does not relieve the user of responsibility to use sound
practices i n application, installation, operation, and mai ntenance of the equ ipment
pu rchased. Sieme ns reserves the right to make changes in the specifications
shown herein or to make improvements at any time without notice or obliga tions.
Sho u ld a conflict a rise betwe e n the general i n fo rm a t i o n co n ta i n e d in this
publication a n d the contents of drawings or supplementary material or both, the
latter shall take precedence.

QUALIFIED PERSON

For the p u rpose of this ma nual a qualified person is one who is familiar with the
installation, construction or operation of the equipment a n d the hazards involved.
In addition, this person has the following qualifications:
(a) i s trained and authorized to de-energize, clear, ground, and tag circuits and
equ ipment in accordance with established safety practices.
(b) is trained in the proper care and use of protective equ ipmen t such as rubber
gloves, hard hat, safety glasses or face shields, flash clothing, etc., in accorda nce
with established safety practices.
(c) is trained in rendering first a i d .

SUMMARY

These i nstructions do not pu rport to cover all details or va riations in equipment, nor to provide for every possible
contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation, or ma intena nce. Should further information be
desired or should particular problems arise which a re not covered sufficiently for the pu rchaser's purposes, the
matter should be referred to the local sales office, listed on back of this i n struction guide.

The contents of this instruction ma nual shall not become part of or modify any prior o r existing agreeme nt
commitment o r relationship. The sales contract contains the entire obligation of Siemens Energy & Automation,
Inc. The warran ty contained in the contract between the parties is the sole warranty of Siemens Energy &
Automation, Inc. Any statements conta ined herein do not create new warranties or modify the existing wa rra n ty.
Series 81000 Medium Voltage Contactors

Table of Contents

Introduction and Safety ............ ............... .............. ........... ... ........... ... ..2
Introduction .... . . .......... . . . . ........... . . . . ........................................................2
Qualified Person ....................... .............................................................2
Signal Words . . . . . ............................. ............................ ............. . . ............2
Dangerous Procedures . . ......................................... . . . . . .......... ........... . . . . 2
Field Service Operation . . . . ............. . . ........................... ........... . . . ............ 2

General Description..................................... .............. ........... ... ..........3-6

General ..................................................................................................3
SVC-93H Contactor ..............................................................................3
Use of 93H3 or 94H3 Contactor in Other Cells ..................................4
Service Conditions ...............................................................................5
Control Voltage Setting .......................................................................5
Application Considerations .................................................................5
Blown Fuse Trip Mechanism ..............................................................5
Mechanically Latched Contactors ...................................................... 5
Nomenclature .......................................................................................6

Receiving Inspection . . . . . .
. ............ ............. ... ....................... ......... ........ 7
Handling ................................................................................................7
Storage ..................................................................................................7

lnstallation.................................................................. ........... ...........S-12

Site Preparation and Mounting ...........................................................8
Electrical Connections ..........................................................................8
Latched Contactors ..............................................................................9
Pre-Energization Check ........................................................................9

Maintenance . ..
.. ........ . ....... ... ......... .............. ... ..................... ..........13-18
Safety .................................................................................................. 13
Recommended Maintenance and Lubrication ............................... 13
Blown Fuse Trip Mechanism ............................................................ 14
Vacuum Contactor Inspection .......................................................... 14
Main Contact Inspection ................................................................... 15
Bearing ................................................................................................ 16
Closing Coil ......................................................................................... 16
Latch Mechanism ............................................................................... 16
Auxiliary Switch ................................................................................. 16
Fuse Clip Inspection ........................................................................... 17
Terminals and Joints ......................................................................... 17
Periodic Cleaning ............................................................................... 17
Dielectric Test ..................................................................................... 17
Recommended Torque ...................................................................... 17
Vacuum Interrupter Replacement Procedure ................................. 17
Removing the Interrupter .................................................................. 17
Mounting the New Interrupter ......................................................... 18
Adjusting the Main Contact Gap of the Vacuum Interrupter ........ 18
Operation Check ................................................................................. 18

Maintenance After a Fault ........... ...................................................... 19

General ................................................................................................ 19
Inspection ...........................................................................................19
Enclosures .......................................................................................... 19
Terminal and Internal Conductors .................................................... 19
Overload Relays .................................................................................19
Fuse Holders ....................................................................................... 19
SM .......... .................. . . . . . . ....................................................... .......... 19

Troubleshooting ................... ....................... ........... ... .........................20

Parts ....... .. ......... ............ ........... .............. .......... ...................... ........22-27

I Cove r: 1 007-93
Introdu cti on and Safety

Introduction Signal Words

The 93H3 and 94H3 families of Medium Voltage Contactors
a re d e s i gned to m e e t a l l a p p l i ca ble N E MA s ta nd a r d s .
Successful a p p l i c a t i o n a n d o p e ration of t h i s e q u i pment
depends as much upon proper installation and maintenance
by the user as it does upon the careful design and fabrication
by Siemens.
The pu rpose of this Instruction Manual is to assist the user in
developing safe and efficient procedures for the installation,
ma intenance and use of the equipment.
Contact the nearest Siemens representative if any additional
information is desired.
The signal words "Danger", "Warning" and "Caution" used in
this m a n u a l i ndicate the degree of haza rd that may be
encountered by the user. These words a re defined as:
Danger Indica tes a n i mmi nently haza rdo u s situation
-
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious inju ry.
Warning Ind i c a te s a potenti a lly ha za rdo u s s i t u a tion
-
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution- Ind i c a tes a p o te ntia lly haza rdo u s s i t u a tion
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

AoANGER
Dangerous Procedures
In addition to other procedures described in this manual as
dangerous, user personnel must adhere to the following:

Hazardous voltages. 1 . Always work on de-energized equ ipment. Always de

energize a contactor, and remove it from the equipment
Will cause death, personal injury or property
damage. before performing any tests, ma intenance or repai r.

Turn off power supplying this equipment before 2 . Always let an inte rlock dev i c e o r s a fety mecha n i s m
any adjustment, servicing, wiring, parts p e rform its f u nction withou t forcing o r defea ting the
replacement, or any act requiring physical device .
contact with electrical working components is
performed.
Field Service Operation
This equ ipment must be installed, operated and maintained Siemens can provide competent, well-trained Field Service
only by q u a l i f i e d pe rsons tho rou ghly fa m i li a r with the Representatives to provide technical guidance and advisory
equipment, instruction manuals and drawings. a s s i s t a n c e f o r the ins t a l l a t i o n , o v e r h a u l , r e p a i r a nd
ma i n t e n a n c e of S i e m e ns e q u i p m e nt, p ro c e s s e s a nd
systems. Contact regional service centers, sales offices or
Qualified Person the factory for details.
For the purpose of this manual a "Qualified Person" is one
who is familiar with the installation, construction or operation
of the equ ipment and the hazards involved. In addition, this
person has the following qualifications:
Training and a u thorization to energize, de-energize, clear,
ground and tag c i rcu its and equipment in accordance with
established safety practices.

Tra ining in the proper care and use of protective equipment

s u c h as r u b b e r gloves, hard hat, safety gla s s e s , face
shields, flash clothing, etc . , in accordance with established
safety procedures.
Training in rendering first a id.

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Description

General
Sie m e n s Ty pe 9 3 H 3 a n d 94 H 3 vacu u m c o n tactors a re
p ro v i d e d f o r u s e in S e ri e s 8 1 000 m e d i u m v o l t a g e
controllers. These contactors provide the advantage o f long
mechanical and electrical life with low maintenance. They are
suitable for loads of all types, including three-phase motors,
transformers, capacitors and resistive loads.
The overall dimensions of the vacu u m contactor a re 18
inches (457 m m ) wide by 27.5 inches (699m m ) high by 23.87
inches (606mm) deep. The vacuum contactor with single or
double barrel power fuses can be installed in Series 8 1 000
Class E2 controllers of either one high (5kV or 7 kV), two high
(5kV) or three high (5kV) construction .
low voltage section which contains the main coil drive a n d
a u xiliary contacts; ( 2 ) a m e d i u m voltage s e c t i o n which
houses the vacuum interrupter, and (3) a support structure
which provides m o u n ti n g for the powe r f u s e s , c o n t rol
tra nsformer a n d primary fuses, a n d drawout attachments.
Since interruption is accomplished com pletely within the
vacuum interrupters, items such as arc chutes, blowout coils
and pole plates are not required with vacuum contactors.
Voltage surge suppressors are sometimes furnished at the con
troller load terminals to limit transient overvoltages caused
by m u ltiple reignitions which may occur due to the use of
vacuum interru pters. For application guidelines see the in
struction m a n ual for Series 8 1 000 Controllers- MVC-9068.

The type 93H3 o r 94H 3 vacuum contactor consists of: ( 1 ) a

Table 1: 93H3/94H 3 Contactor Ratings

Interrupting
Enclosed Impulse
Capacity
Fused Maximum Continuous Level
Contactor Voltage Ampere Unfused Class E1 Fused Class E2 (BIL)
Type Rating Rating Controller Controller (kV)
(kA) (MVA)
93H35 5.0kV 360 7kA 200@ 2.3kV 60
94H35 350@ 4.0kV
400@ 4.6kV

93H37 7.2kV 360 7kA 570@ 6.6kV 60

94H37

Table 2: Maxim um motor fuse a n d transformer fuse rating.

3 Phase Horsepower Rating at Utilization Voltage Transformer Loads

2300V 4000-4600V 6600V Maximum

Fused
Motor Maximum 3-Phase kVA Maximum
Contactor
Syn. Syn. Syn. Fuse at Distribution Voltage Trans!
Type
Motors Ind. Motors Ind. Motors Ind. Rating Fuse
Motors Motors Motors Rating
0.8PF 1.0PF 0.8PF 1.0PF 0.8PF 1.0PF 2400V 4160V 4800V 6900V

93H35 1500 1750 1500 2500 3000 2500 - - -

24R 1500 2500 2500 -
450E
94H35

93H37 - - - - - -
4000 5000 4000 24R - - -
1500 200E
94H37

Table 3 Operating Data (Mechanically H eld) Table 4: Operating Data (Latched Type)
Rated Voltage 7200 Volts Permissable Switching Frequency 300/Hour

Rated Current 400 Amps (open), 360 Amps (enclosed) Mechanical Life 250,000 Operations

Interrupting Capacity 7000 Amps RMS Symmetrical Control Voltage Options Available 24VDC, 32VDC, 48VDC, 125VDC, 250VDC

Permissable Switching Frequency 1200/Hour Tripping Voltage 40-60% Rating DC

Mechanical Life 2,500,000 Operations Tripping Current 4.8ADC Max

Electrical Life 250,000 Operations

Closing Time 80ms or less

Opening Time 340ms or less

Arcing Time
Pick-Up Voltage AC or DC, Nominal
Drop-Out Voltage AC or DC, Nominal
Rated Control Voltage AC
Rated Control Voltage DC
(optional 25ms, consult factory)
10ms or less
85% Rated (Hot)- 70% Rated (Cold)
50% Rated (Hot) - 40% Rated (Cold)
115!120 or 230/240V 50/60Hz
120/125 or 240/250V
SVC-93H Contactor
T h e 9 3 H 3 a n d 94H3 f a m il i e s of d r a w o u t c o n t a ct o r s
incorporate the Siemens SVC-93 H 3 contactor, mounted i n a
drawout carriage. The construction of the basic SVC-93H3
contactor is shown in Figure 1 o n the following page.

Coil Circuit Inrush 670VA AC (700W DC)

Coil Circuit Holding 85VA AC (85W DC)

Auxiliary Contact Arrangement 3 N.O. - 3 N.C. (2 N.O. and 2 N.C.

available for purchaser's use)

Auxiliary Contact Rating 10A, 600V (NEMA Class A600)

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Descripti on

MOLDED FRAME

FLEXIBLE
CONDUCTOR

LOWER
HIGH-VOLTAG
TERMINAL

BEARING

CLOSING COIL

MOUNTING SECTION
FOR MECHANICAL
INTERLOCK

MOUNTING
NOTE THE PAINTED CIRCUIT BOARD IS ATTACHED BASE
TO THE CO NTROL TERMINAL BLOCK.

Figure 1: Construction of Basic SVC-93H3 Contactor

Use of 93H3 or 94H3 Contactor in Other Cells

The types 93H3 and 94H3 contactors differ in the m a n n e r in i n t e rc h a n g e a ble w i t h t h e ea rlie r 9 0H3 c o n t a c t o r s .
which the i n terlocks a re constructed and operate. Therefore, Modifications necessary to allow use of a 93H3 or a 94H3
93H3 and 94H3 contactors a re not i n tercha n geable with each contactor in a 90H3, 93H3, or 94H 3 cell a re s u m m a rized in
o t h e r. S i m il a rly, t h e s e c o n t a ct o r s a re n o t d i rectly Table 5.

Table 5: Modification Matrix for Use of 93H3/94H3 Contactor in 90H3/93H3/94H3 Cells

Contactor Type

93H3 94H3

Cell modification kit 25-213-200-501 required. Mount
per 25-154-488-424. Kit includes new interlock spring
90H3
and replacement mechanical latch. Modified cell will
allow use of either 90H3 or 93H3 contactor.
Cell modification kit 25-154-555-805 required. Mount
per 25-213-2 13-405. Kit includes replacement interlock
parts. Modified cell will no longer allow use of 90H3
contactor.

Cell modification kit 25-154-555-804 required. Mount

- per 25-213-213-404. Kit includes replacement interlock
93H3
Power Cell parts. Modified cell will no longer allow use of 93H3
(Compartment) contactor.
Type
Modification of contactor required. Remove cable
interlock assembly from 93H3 contactor, and replace
with new interlock lever to convert to 94H3 configura-
94H3 tion. Cell interlock modification also required. Use -
modification kit 25-154-555-8 11, which includes parts
needed for contactor as well as for cell. Mount per 25-
2 13-213-4 11.

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 Description

Service Conditions 3) When the contactor is applied to a capacitor load, be sure

The 93H3 a n d 94H3 vacuum contactors should be used in to use a space heater to keep humidity low. Be s u re to
the following conditions: use a heater adequately sized for the compa rtment in
Table 6 Normal Service Conditions which the contactor is installed. The contactor should
always be applied with a protective power fuse.
-Altitude: Less than 2,000m (6600 ft)
Above 2,000m consult factory
4) Avoid touching the surface of the vacuum interrupter with
-Ambient temperature: -5"C min. to +40"C max. soiled hands. Damage to the silicone finish on the interrupter
Its average over a period of 24 hr
does not exceed +35"C may result. If the interrupter becomes dirty, simply clean
- Relative humidity: 45% min. to 85% max.
it with a non-toxic cleaner such as denatured alcohol.

Blown Fuse Trip Mechanism

If the contactor is to be used in conditions other than those
specified above, please consult Siemens.
The location where the contactor is to be installed should be
free from dust, corrosive gas a n d moisture. When it is to be
used in a chemical plant or in outdoor panels, take necessary
p re c a ut io n s a g a i n s t c o r r o s i o n , w a t e r s e e p a g e a n d
condensatio n .
Control Voltage Setting
The drive unit for the closing coil assembly is installed in a
cavity in the molded fra me housing. The closing circuit can
be operated by applying either AC or DC to this drive u n it.
The optional latch trip circuit uses DC as standard. When a
l a t c h e d c o n ta ct o r is o p e r a t e d u s i n g AC p o w e r, it is
recommended that a capacitor trip device be used.
The control voltage is preset at factory to match the CPT
sec o n da r y voltage or exte r n a l s u pplied power. R efer to
Figure 2 for dip switch setting.
Contactors can be supplied with an a nti-single phase trip
mechanism which offers protection from single phasing due
to a blown power fuse. Fused contactors equipped with the
blown fuse trip mechanism are pre-adj usted at the factory so
that the opening of one or more power fuses results in de
energizing the contactor coil, thus interrupting current to the
load. When a power fuse blows, a plunger extends from the
load end of the fuse which rotates the spring-loaded trip bar
a n d releases a pre-compressed micro-switch on the side of
the contactor. A contact on the m icro-switch opens at this
time and de-e nergizes the contactor magnet coil.
Mechanically Latched Contactors
Mechanically latched contactors a re available which consist
of a standard 93H3 or 94H 3 contactor with the addition of a
mechanical latch assembly. The mechanical latch holds the
a rmature of the contactor closed against the magnet core
after the contactor is energized (closed) and control power is

CJIP SWITCH
\DIP SWITCH

I VCLTACl SW I: CH - N2o
--,--
AC/OC 1 2 3 4 5 6
100-110V ON ON OFF OFF OFFIOFF
----
115-170V OFF OFF ON or-r:- OFFON
125V OF F OFF Ot-F OFF c CFF
200-220V- ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON
f
-

230-240V OFF OFF _g_J -

J 'J_ DFr m--
-

DRIVE UNIT CARC 2kJV UF-F OF=- , ON o: ON

I I or:-r:-

Figure 2: Control Voltage Selection for Closing Coil

Application Considerations
1 ) Verify that the voltage and current applied is within the
specified ratings. (See Tables 1 and 2)
2) When the co ntactor is used with an inductio n heater
facility, the switching life of the vacu u m interrupter is
a p p ro x i m a t e l y 2 5 0 , 0 0 0 o p e r a t io n s . T h e v a c u u m
interrupter should be replaced after 250,000 operations.
removed. A pushbutton on the high voltage compa rtment
door, whe n m a n u a lly depressed, t rips the c o n tactor by
releasing the mechanical latch. Electrical trip with an internal
sole n o id is optio n a lly a v a ilable from the n o rm a l c o n t rol
t r a n s f o r m e r s o u rce o r from a stored e n e rgy ( c a pa citor)
source which is charged from the normal control sou rce . The
sto red e n e rgy s o u rce p rovides reliable trip powe r for a

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Descripti on

maxim u m delay of 5 min utes after loss of control power.
Special trip circuits energized from remote power sources
can be p rovided. The contactor latch is designed for DC
control power. Sta ndard control circuit options a re a vailable
for 1 1 5V a n d 230 VAC trip circuits using rectifiers or rectifiers
w i t h c a p a c i t o r s to c o n v e r t AC to D C to o p e r a te t h e
mechanical latc h .
Refer to Tables 3 and 4 for latched contactor operating data.
R efer to specific drawings supplied with the equipment for
details on connection and operatio n .
Nomenclature
The contactor configuration can be identified through the
nomenclature description shown in Table 7.

Table 7 : Contactor Catalog N u mber System

9XH3 X X X XX X X X X X

Coortoct"' T,.. I
93H3=Cable interlock
l variable (if used)
L=Latched Contactor w/Eiectrical Trip
94H3= Lever interlock C=Latched Contactor w/Capacitor Trip
S =Special Contactor, See drawing

Insulation Voltage -----I

5=5 kV
7=7.2 kV
A=Drawout Contactor
F=Fuse Carriage (for 720A Controller)
Number of Poles--------' T = Drawout Contactor
3=3 Poles w/ Anti-Single Phase Trip Bar

Interruption Capacity-------' L----- CPT capacity in kVA

1=7.0 kA 0=No CPT

2=200 MVA 1 =0.75 kVA
3=350 MVA 2 = 1.5 kVA
4=400 MVA 3=2.0 kVA
5=570 MVA 4=2.5 kVA
5=3.0 kVA
6=3.25 kVA
Main Fuse Rating -------1 7 =Other
00-NONE 33= 150E
02 =2R 34 = 200E
...._______ CPT Secondary or Control Circuit Voltage
03=3R 35=250E
04=4R 36=300E A= 115VAC
06=6R 37 = 325E B = 230VAC
09=9R 39=350E C = 125VDC
10= 10E 40=375E D =250VDC
12= 12R 41 =400E E =Other
15 = 15E 42 = 450E N=None
18 = 18R 99=MISC
20=20E
24 = 24R --- PT Primary Voltage
'---C
25=25E 0=No CPT
26=30E 2 =2300V 60Hz
27 = 40E 3 = 3300V 60Hz
28=50E 4 = 4000V 60Hz
29=65E 5=4600V 60Hz
30=80E 6=3300V 50Hz
31 = 100E 7 =6600V 60Hz
32 = 125E 8=
9= Other (Max. 7200V)

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 Receiving Inspection

A n immediate inspection should b e made for a n y damage

which may have occurred duri ng shipment upon receipt of
this equ ipment. The inspection should include exa m ination
of the packaging material and the contactor. Be sure to look
for concealed damage and do not discard the packaging
material. If damage is found, note damage on " Bill of Lading"
prior to accepting receipt of the shipment. if possible.

NOTE: The way visible shipping damage is treated by

the consignee prior to signing the delivery receipt can
determine the outcome of the damage claim to be
filed. Notification to the carrier within the 1 5 day limit on
c o n cealed d a m a ge is e s s e n t i a l if loss res u lt i n g from
u nsettled claims is to be elim inated or m inim ized.

A claim should be immediately filed with the carrier, a n d

the Siemens sales office should b e notified if damage or
loss is discovered. A descri ption of the damage a n d as
m u c h i d e n t i f i c a t i o n i n f o r m a t i o n as p o s s ible s h o u l d
accompany the cla i m .

Handling
For convenience and safety in lifting or movi ng the contactor,
a lifting device sim ilar to that shown in Figure 3 should be
used.

NOTE: The lifting device is not intended to be used as

a means of transporting the contactor in the raised
position. The contactor should be transported with the
lifting device in its lowered position.

A crane or hoist is not recommended for lifting of the

contactor.

If a forklift is utilized, the followi ng preca utions should be

taken when movi ng contactors: 1072-93

1 . Keep the contactor in an upright position only. Figure 3: Use of lift device with 93H3 or 94H3 contactor

2. Make sure the load is properly balanced on the forks. Storage

The conta ctor m ust be stored i n a cle a n , dry, dust a n d
3 . Place protective material between the contactor and the
condensation free enviro n m e n t i f it ca n n ot b e placed into
forklift to prevent bending or scratching.
s e r v i c e r e a s o n a bly s o o n aft e r r e c e i pt . D o n o t s t o r e
4 . Secu rely strap the contactor to the forklift to prevent e q u i p m e n t o u tdoors . A sta n da r d 1 50 w a t t l i ght b u lb ,
shifting or tipping. con nected t o burn contin uously, should b e placed within the
contactor to prevent condensation.
5. Excessive speeds a n d sudden starts, stops, and turns
must be avoided when ha ndling the contactor.
6. Lift the contactor only high enough to clear obstructions
on the floor.
7. Ta ke care to avoid collis ions with structures, other equ ip
ment. or person nel when moving the contactor.

8. Never lift a contactor above an area where personnel

are located.

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Installation
A wARNING
Hazardous voltages.
Can cau s e electric s h o ck, burn o r
electrocution.
Discon nect a n d lockout i ncom i n g power
a n d c o n tr o l v o l ta g e s o u r c e s before
be g i n n i n g w or k on t h i s or a ny other
e lectrical equ ipment.
Check all control circuit terminals with a voltmeter to make
certain that the equipment is totally de-energized.
Use only approved h i gh voltage test equipment to check
voltage on power terminals. Do not attempt to measure high
voltage with a volt-oh m meter.
It is recommended that a safety ground be connected to the
power bus after the system has been de-energized, and prior
to working on the equ ipment.
Follow the procedure outlined in the pre-energization check
section of this manual before power is restored.
Site Preparation and Mounting
Installation shall be in accordance with the National Electric
Code, ANSI, and N FPA 70 Standards.
T h e contactor s h ould be installed in a clean, dry, heated
location with good ventilation. It should be readily accessible
for cleaning and inspection and should be carefully set up
a nd leveled on its s u pporting fo undation and sec u red in
place.
All a dj u s t m e nts h a ve been m a de a t the factory before
shipping and generally no change is requi red. See that all
contact s u rfaces are clean and smooth, and that current
carrying parts are not damaged.
A wARNING
Hazardous voltages.
Can cause shock, burn or electrocution.
Dielectric or megger testi ng s h o u l d o n ly
be c o n d ucted by q u a l ified pers o n ne l .
Refer t o i n structions provided w ith the
testing equipment for safety i n structions.
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Electrical Connections
Inspect a ll ins u la ted wiring to s e e t h a t no da m a g e h a s
occurred. Test t h e h igh voltage wiring for possible grounds o r
short circuits.
A dielectric test at 2.25 times the nominal system voltage
plus 2000 volts, a pplied for one minute between phases and
from all phases to ground is the preferred method. Do not
exceed 1 OkV when testing across the open contacts of a
vacu u m inte r r u pt e r. Be s u re to disconnect a ny devices
(control power transformer, etc . ) from the c i rcuit which could
be damaged by the test voltage. If a h i -pot tester is not
a va i la ble, then a Megger test a t 1 000 volts is a s u itable
second choice.
A wARNING
Vacuum interrupters may emit x-ray
radiation.
,
Can cause personal injury.
X-rays ca n be prod u ce d w h e n a h i g h
v o lt a ge i s pla c e d a c r o s s t w o c i r c u it
e le me nts in a vacu u m .
Keep person nel m ore t h a n s i x (6) feet
away from the contactor u n der test.
Do n ot e xceed 10,000 v o lts R M S AC
w he n perform i n g d ie lectric tests across
open contacts of the vacu u m i nterrupter.
NOTE: Do n o t u s e DC h i g h potential testers
incorporating half-wave rectificaiton. These devices
produce high peak voltages.
These high voltages will produce X-ray radiation. These
devices also s how erroneous readings of leakage current
when testing vac u u m circuit breakers.
Make s u re t h a t all c u r re nt-c a r r y i ng p a rts o u ts i d e t h e
contactor have adequate c u r rent-carrying capacity and a re
correctly insulated in accordance with the requirements of
the National Electrical Code (NEC). All electrical connections
s h ould be made carefully per the wiring diagram f urnished
with the equipment. Tighten all lugs to recommended torque
values. If crimp type terminals have been furnished, use only
the crimping tools recommended by the manufacturer of the
terminal.
Installation
latched Contactors
An extension stud is required to extend 3 .62" from the end
o f t r i p rod f o r a l a t c h e d c o n t a c t o r u s e d in b o t t o m
compartment.
All latched contactors shipped in bottom compartment have
exte n s i o n stud a tt a c h ed to t h e trip rod. Fo r co n tactors
s h i p p e d i n m i d dle o r top c o m p a r t m e n t s , or s h i p p e d
sepa rately, t h e extension studs a r e taped t o t h e trip rod. If
contactors a re to be used in m iddle or top compartment,
remove the stud a n d save for future possi ble use in bottom
compartment. When contactors are shipped sepa rately and
are to be used i n a bottom compartment, the extension stud
must be assembled to the trip rod per Figure 4.
TRIP ROD
Figure 4: Latched Contactor Extension Rod
Pre-Energization Check
A wARNING
Hazardous voltages.
Can c a u s e s e r i o u s i njury, burn or
damage.
P e rf o r m the foll ow i n g c h e cks before
e n ergizi ng equipment.
1. Be sure all phase barriers are correctly installed.
2. C l e a n a n y e x c e s s i v e d u s t a n d d i rt t h a t m a y h a v e
accum ulated i f t h e contactor h a s been i n storage.
3. C o n n ect o n ly test powe r a n d o p e ra t e t h e c o n t a ct o r
electrically several t i m e s . T h e contactor should p i c k up
a n d seal cleanly at 85% to 1 1 0% of rated control voltage
(See Operating Data, Table 3)
4. For latched type contactor, check that the latch correctly
engages a n d trips when the close/trip signals a re applied.
Also, man ually trip the contactor using the trip lever to
verify proper operatio n .
T h e contactor m a y now b e placed in service b y connecti ng
main incoming power. The contactor must be appropriately
gua rded or isolated before energizing the medium voltage
circuit. Refer to Series 81000 Controller Instruction Man ual
MVC-9068 for addit i o n a l i n formati o n . For typical c o n t rol
circuit diagrams see Figures 5, 6, and 7.
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Installation

TEST SWITCH CCIITACT

IIEYELOPINT 115V. OR 2311V.
LSI afcP T
------------------6

m _ _
______________

______

A
B X
X
1
2li!l
c X
113
X CONTACTS
CLOSED RUN TEST

1-+-J
1111

.:..
c I I
RSI TFU
6
__: --111-I
L-t----- ,_____IM:;::._ ___...._
__ D----0'
6
'----y--'
115V. OR 23li!IV.
TEST POWER

START
__L_ 3

J2
4

LEGEND
CPT .... CONTROL POWER TRANSF.
CXFU .... FUSE FOR CPT SEC.
LSI .... LINE SWITCH INTERLOCK
M .... MAIN CONTACTOR
MR . ... MASTER RELAY

WI
RL HIGH VOLTAGE LIGHT

RSI ..., RACKING SWITCH INTERLOCK

TFU .... FUSE FOR TEST POWER

ADDITIONAL AUXILIARY CONTACTS

Figure 5: Series 8 1 000 Controller with

Type 93H3 or 94H3 Magn etically-h eld Contactor

10
Installati on

TEST SWITCH CONTACT

DEVEL0PioNT
LSI
L-::J 115V.
cP T
OR 2311lV

!:i.... .-=->----------61 f__

a
_________
_-----,

1
0::
A X
B X PUSH TO TEST

c X 20
83 c " /L2
X CIJ'fTACTS r---------------RLP-----------
CLOSEO / '
.------:55==--s

RSI TFU B 9
f------=-114'---il t-1 --+
- - --,liJ]f-----
-- --;- 0-;-'""-----;

115V. OR 230V.
TEST POWER

LEGEND
CPTCONTROL POWER TRANSF.
CXFU....FUSE FOR CPT SEC.
LSI.... LINE SWITCH INTERLOCK
LMMAIN CONTACTOR W2
REC....RECTIFIER CLOSE
RL....HIGH VOLTAGE LIGHT
RSI ....RACKING SWITCH INTERLOCK
__!_ 22 a WI
T.... TR!P COIL
0 -+-.....
TFU....FUSE FOR TEST POWER

AOOITIONAL AUXILIARY CONTACTS

ttGr1nn
'
DIODE ONLY REQ'D WITH
100-250V CLOSING COIL

5 4 12 13 IS 17 18 19

Figure 6: Series 8 1 000 Controller with Type 93H3 or 94H3 Contactor

with Mechanical Latch, and Electrical Trip from AC Source

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Installati on

TEST SWITCH CONTACT

DEVELIJ'MENT 115V. OR 23CIJV.

r=------------------oa ufCP
LSI
T

., __ ____________________ __,
I!!
A
8
c
X
X
X
1
c
X= CONTIIICTS
CLOSED RUN TEST s
.- =----......
..--=.

t--t-J
c I I
RSI TFU

---=MI Ir--------
6
115V. OR 2311JV.
TEST POWER

LEGEND
CAP CAPACITOR
CPT CTROL POWER TRANSF.
CXFU FUSE FOR CPT SEC.
LSI LINE SWITCH INTERLOCK TRIP
I G LM
12 H 13 I
MAIN CONTACTOR 12 22
- -1 I- -
LM -
?1- _:o...,_ n...l.. 1-1"\ _/f. -?}--
7/ '
- -
Rb BLEEDING RESISTOR
Rc CHARGING RESISTOR MAINTAIN
REC RECTIFIER CONTACT
IF USED
RL HIGH VOLTAGE LIGHT
RSI .... RACKING SWITCH INTERLOCK
T TRIP COIL
TFU FUSE FOR TEST POWER
W1

ADDITIONAL AUXILIARY CONTACTS

ttGrtnn
5 4 12 13
NOT AVAILIIIIE
WITH TRIP
I.
16 17 18 19 '
DIODE ONLY REQ'D WITH
NAINTAihED 100... 250 CLOSING COIL
CONTIIICT

Figure 7: Series 81000 Controller with Type 93H3 or 94H3 Contactor

with Mech anical Latch, and Electrical Trip from AC C apacitor Source

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 Maintenance

A oANGER A wARNING
Hazardous voltages.
Failure to maintain the equipment will result in death,
W i l l c a u s e electric s h o ck, burn o r
serious injury or product failure, and can prevent
electrocution.
successful functioning of connected apparatus.
Discon nect a n d lockout incoming power
The i nstructions contai ne d herei n should be careful ly
a n d c o n tr o l v o l t a ge sources before
reviewed, understood, and followed.
be g i n n i n g w or k on t h i s or a n y other
e lectrica l equipment. The mai ntenance tasks in Table 8 must be performed
regularly.
C h eck all control circuit terminals with a voltmeter to make
certain that the equipment is totally de-energized.

Use only approved high voltage test equipment to c h eck

Table 8: Maintenance Tasks
voltage on power terminals. Do not attempt to measure high
voltage with a volt-oh m m eter.
Blown fuse trip Latch mechanism check
It is recommended that a safety ground be connected to the mechanism checks
Auxiliary switch check
power bus after the system has been de-energized, and prior
Vacuum contactor
to working on the equipment. Fuse clip inspection
inspection
Follow the procedure outlined in the pre-energization check Check of terminals and
section of this manual before power is restored. Main contacts inspection joints
Bearing check Periodic cleaning

Safety Closing coil check Dielectric test

For the safety of maintenance personnel as well as others

w h o m i g h t be e x p o s e d to h a z a r d s a ss o c i a t e d w i t h
Ma intena nce of t h e vacuum conta ctor s h ould only be
maintenance activities, t h e safety related work practices of
performed with the contactor de-energized and withdrawn
NFPA 70E, Parts II and Ill should always be followed when
from t h e controller c o m p a rtment. In t h e case where a
working on electrical equipment. Maintenance personnel
vacuum interrupter m ust be replac ed, control power is
sh ould be trained in the safety practices, procedures and
required to close the contactor during the "Operation Check"
requirements that pertain to their respective job asignments.
(see page 1 8) .
This manual should be reviewed and retained in a location
readily accessible for reference during maintenance of this T h e list of tasks in Table 8 does not represent a n exhaustive
equipment. survey of m a intenance steps necessary to ensure safe
operation of the equipment. Pa rticular a pplica tions may
The user must establish a periodic maintenance program to
require further procedures. Should further information be
ensure trouble-free and safe operation. T h e frequency of
desired or sh ould particula r problems arise which a re not
inspection, periodic cleaning, and preventive maintenance
covered sufficiently for the Purchaser's purposes, the m a tter
schedule will depend upon the operation conditions. NFPA
should be referred to the local Siemens sales office.
Publication 70B "Electrical Equipment Maintenance" may be
used as a guide to establish such a program . A preventive
maintenance program i s n o t intended to c o ver
reconditioning or major repair, but should be designed
to reveal, if possible, the need for such actions in time to
A DANGER
prevent malfunctions during operation. The use of unauthorized parts in the repair of the
equipment, or tampering by unqualified personnel
will result in dangerous conditions.
Recommended Maintenance and Lubrication
W i l l c a u s e death, serious injury or equipment
Periodic maintenance and lubrication should include all the
damage.
tasks shown in Table 8. Recomended procedures for each of
the listed tasks are provided in this section of the manual. Fol low a l l safety i n structions conta i ned here i n .

13
Maintenance

Blown Fuse Trip Mechanism

NOTE: Use of the trip mechanism with fuses other

than Siemens type FM (for up to 5080 volts) or A720R
(for up to 7200 volts) motor fuses can result in failure
of the trip bar to operate.

After the trip mecha n is m has operated, or if a ny of the power

fuses have been removed or replaced, the following checks
and adjustments m ust be performed.

Figure 9. Adjustment of Trip Mechanism in

Deactivated Position

Figure 8. Adj ustment of the Plunger

1. All fuses m ust be i nstalled in clips with load side of fuse
resting on su pport tray as shown in Figure 8. Plunger end
of fuse m ust be facing forward, away from disconnect
fingers on contactor.

2. With the trip bar in its normal spring return (deactivated

position), the trip bar should rest agai nst the stop screw
on the right hand contactor side plate as shown in Figure 8.
The trip bar m ust be held in this position while performing
adjustments 3 and 4.

3. Adj ust each of the three plunger assemblies shown in

Figure 8 to obta i n a 1/15" ( 1 . 6 m m ) gap between t h e
plunger ( 1 ) a n d t h e end o f the correspondi ng f u s e a s
follows: Insert a 1/15" ( 1 .6mm) s h i m between the end of
the fuse and the plunger ( 1 ) . Loosen locknut (2) and turn
adjusting screw (3) u ntil there is no gap between stop
nut (4) and trip bar (5). Retighten lock nut (2).

4. Referring to Figure 9, loosen the machine screw which

threads into the pushrod a n d adjust outward (lengthen)
u ntil the m i c ro-switch contacts j ust close. Then adjust
outward one additional full turn and tighten the locknut. Vacuum Contactor Inspection
5. Referri ng to Figure 10, insert a 3/15" (4.8mm) thick shim The inspections listed in Table 9 a re recommended for the
between one of the three plu ngers and the adjacent fuse, vac u u m contactor, whether mou nted on a drawout carriage
rotating the trip bar in the direction shown. The m icro or mounted in a fixed locaiton inside the controller enclos u re .
switch contacts should open at this point. If they do not,
loosen the loc k n ut and adjust t h e m a c h i n e screw to
shorten dimension " A " slightly u ntil the switch contacts
open, then retighten the locknut.

14
 Maintenance
/

Table 9: Vacuum Contactor Inspection Checklist

c
c 0
0 .;::;
.;::;
"'
(])
c
co
t -c
Parts to be I nspection co
- co 0 O'l I nspection
....
E c.. a. c
I n spected Item "' _Q I ntervals
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".j:j"''
0 co
-
.... (])
roc
0(])
- "'
C) C) c co
(]) 0
:e6
"'
0
co "'
.... :::1 0 uc..
u 0 u a: s _J .EO >Cil

Vacuum I nterrupter

Main
Ci rcuit
M ovable Conductor

Upper a nd Low e r
Terminals
Molded Frame

Mechanism Visual Check
Section
I nsu lation Flange
Bearing Once A Year

Closing Coil
or

E lectro-
magnet
Armature a n d Core Every 20,000

Auxi l i a ry Switch
Operations

Latch
Trip Coil
Mechan ism
Roller

Bo lts a n d Nuts

Others
Vinyl I nsulated Wire
NOTE: The l ife expectancy of the electrical pa rts (vacuum i nterrupter, aux i l i a ry switch ) is 250,000 operations.

Main Contact Inspection

1 . Check the upper and lower flanges and interrupter shaft 2. Check the main contact wear in the vacuu m interrupter,
to see if they are conta m i n ated or rusted. as shown in figure 11.

If contaminated, use a clean cloth and rubbing alcohol to If the wear gauge ( a 4mm s h i m ) can be i nserted, there is
cle a n . sufficient contact material available for conti n ued use.

If rusted, replace with a new interrupter. If the gauge cannot be inserted, replace the i n terrupter.

NOTE: Avoid touching the ceramic surface. Your skin oils NOTE: This check is made with the contacts closed.
may harm the silicone varn ish.

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Maintenance

A oANGER UPPER
FLANGE

Hazardous voltages.
LOWER I
Will cause shock, burn or electrocution. FLANGE
D ie lectr i c test i n g s h o u l d o n ly be con SHAFT
WEARGAd j_w
d u cted by qualified person ne l . Refe r to
l:p

4m
m
t e s t d e v i ce i n str u ct i o n s for s a fe t y
i n str uctions.

A wARNING INSULATING
FLANGE
I

Vacuum interrupters may emit

,
X-radiation.
Can cause personal injury. Figure 11. Vacuum Interrupter

X-rays c a n be pro d u ce d w he n a h i g h
v o l t a g e i s p l a c e d a c r o s s two c i rc u i t
e le me nts i n a vac u u m .
Keep perso n ne l m o re t h a n s i x (6) feet
away from the contactor u n der test.
Do not exceed 1 0,000 volts R M S when
perfor m i n g d ie lectric tests across ope n
contacts of the vac u u m interrupter.
NOTE: Do n o t u s e DC h i g h potential testers
incorporating half-wave rectificaiton. These devices
produce high peak voltages.
These high voltages will produce X-ray radiation. These
devices also show erroneous readings of leakage current
when testing vacuum circuit breakers.
3. Check vacuum in the vacuum interrupter.
Bearing
1 . Check for loose mounting bolts. Tighten if loose. Torque
M6 bolts to 48 in-lbs.
Closing Coil
1 . Check for discoloration.
Black color is normal, and the coil does not show signs of
overheating. A brown color indicates that overheating has
occurred, and replacement of the coil is necessary.
Latch Mechanism
1 . Check that the holding latch reliably engages.
NOTE: To manually close the latch, hold the central a rea
of the rotating shaft with a wrench and operate.
2. Check condition of the roller. It should be smooth.
3. Lubricate the rotating parts with a m olybdenum disulfide
or gear lubricant.

Apply 1 OkV AC between the upper and lower terminals

for one m inute. If there is no voltage breakdown, the Auxiliary Switch
vacuum interrupter is available for continued use. If there 1 . Verify that there is remaining wipe (approximately 2.3-
is voltage brea kdown, repla c e with a new vacuum 2.5mm).
interrupter before continued use.
2. Check for burned o r worn contacts, a n d replace i f damage
NOTE: If there is a loss of vacuum, it can be confirmed by is observed.
pushing down on the insulating flange below the vacuum
interrupter. If the interrupter shaft can easily be moved, 3. ( R eference) Values for gap and wipe ( m m )
then the interrupter has lost vacuum .

4. C riteria for Contact Gap & Wipe ( m m )

Contact Gap Wipe

Contact Wipe Allowable

Gap Wear
N.O. - Contact 4 0.4 3 0.3

Magnetically 4 + 0.2 2.5 2.0 N.C. - Contact 4 0.4 3 0.3

Held Type -0
Delayed N.C. - Contact (for 2.5 0.3 4.5 0.5
Latched 4 + 0.2 2.3 1.8 latched contactor only.
Contacts 16-26)
Type -0

16
 Maintenance

Fuse Clip Ins pection Vacuum Interrupter Replacement Procedure

1. Closely examine fuse clips. If there is any sign of over
h ea ting or looseness, c h eck t h e spring p ressure o r
tightness o f clamps. Replace the fuse clips if the spring
pressure compa res unfavorably with that of other similar
fuse clips. Make sure that fuses are completely inserted.
Terminals and Joints
1 . If joints or terminations a ppea r too badly discolored,
corroded or pitted, or show evidence of having been
subjected to h igh tem pera ture, t h e p a rts sh ould be
disassembled and replaced or cleaned.
2. Examine all wire or ca ble connections for evidence of
looseness or overheating. R e-torque if necessary. If
major discoloration or cable damage is appa rent, replace
the damaged parts.
When a vacuum interrupter h a s reac h ed a specified life
( 250,000 operations) or when it is da maged, it is recom
m ended that it be replaced in the following sequence:
Removing the Interrupter (refer to Figure 12)
1 ) H old the insulating flange with one hand and loosen nut
"A" (below the flexible conductor) with a wrench .
2) Turn the insulating flange clockwise by hand until i t comes
off the movable shaft of the vacuum interrupter.
3) With the vacuum interrupter held in one hand, loosen and
remove bolt "B" (above the interrupter) with a wrench .
4 ) While pushing down o n the insulating flange, pull the
vacuum interrupter forward to remove it.
5) At this time the conductive collar can also be removed.
Keep it for later use.

Periodic Cleaning
1 . Accumulation of dust and foreign material such as coal
dust, cement dust, or la mp black must be removed from
'B' !M8 SOL n
the contactor and all surfaces must be wiped clean at
UPPER
regular intervals. Dirty, wet or conta minated parts should CONDUCTIVE
TERMINAL
COLLAR
be replaced unless they can be cleaned effectively. Dust
can collect moisture, causing voltage breakdown. Do not
use compressed air as it will only redistribute contami VACUUM
nants on other surfaces, and may damage delicate parts. INTERRUPTER

FLEXIBLE
CONDUCTOR

Dielectric Test
1. Perform dielectric tests as discussed under "Electrical
Connections" in the Installation section of this manual. ' A'
IM8 NUT>

Recommended Torque INSULATING FLANGE

W h en m a king b o l ted a s s e m b l i e s , t h e f o l l o w i n g
c o n s i d e r a tions s h o u ld be gene r a l ly f o l l o w e d . T h e
recom mended torque is determined by the size of hardware
used. Refer to Table 11.

1. Metal-to-Metal - Apply standard torque as listed.

Figure 12. Vacuum Interrupter Removal
2. Metal-to-Insert molded in compound part - Apply approx
imately 2/3 of standard torque.
3. Compound-to-Insert molded in compound part - Apply
approximately 1/2 of standard torque.

4. Compound-to-Com pound - Apply approximately 1/2 of

standard torque.

Table 11 Torque Recommendations

2/3 1/2 1/2
Standard Torque Standard Torque Standard Torque Standard Torque
Thread Size Metal-to-Metal Metal-to-Insert Compound-to-Insert Compound-to-Compound
(in.-lbs.) (in.-lbs.) (in.-lbs.) (in.-lbs.)

8-32 14-20 10-14 7-10 7-10

10-32 20-30 13-20 10-15 10-15
1/4-20 40-60 26-40 20-30 20-30
5/16-18 168-228 110-150 84-114 84-114
3/8-16 240-360 160-240 120-180 120-180
1/2-13 480-600 320-400 240-300 240-300

17
Mai ntenance

Adjusting the Main Contact Gap o f the Vacuum

AoANGER
Hazardous voltages.
Will cause shock, burn or electrocution.
Before rep l a c i n g vac u u m i nterr upters,
remove the contactor from the control ler
co mpart m e n t to e n s ure t h a t a l l h i g h
voltage sources are d iscon nected.
Low v o l ta g e test p ower i s req u ir e d
d ur i n g t h e re-insta l lation o f new vac u u m
i nterrupters, s o exercise caution.
Interrupter
1 ) With the control circuit energized, close the vacuum con
tactor. Check that the a rmature is attracted to the coil
cores.
2) As shown in Figure 14, turn the insulat1ng flange until the
gap is 46mm ( 1 . 8 1 " ) .
3 ) With the adjustment made, hold the insulating flange still
with the left hand and fasten nut " A " .
Note: Arrange s o that t h e movable conductor is straight
and flat.
Check that the conductive nut does not rotate .

4) Turn off the control circuit power supply.

Mounting the New Interrupter (Figure 13)
5) Operate manually to confirm that the vacuum interrupters
NOTE: Avoid touching the cera m ic surface of the vacuum
close simultaneously.
interrupter, as s kin oils may harm the silicone varnish. Use
clean gloves or cloths to handle the interrupter.

1 ) Remove the conductive nut from the vacuum interrupter

VACUUM
b e i n g r e p la c e d a nd a t t a c h it to t h e n e w v a c u u m INTERRUPTER
interrupter as sh own in Figure 13.
WEAR GAUGE
2 ) Put the conductive colla r on the upper part of the vacuum <SUPPLIED>
inte rrupt e r ( s t a t iona ry te r m in a l ) and a s s e m ble t h e
vacuum interrupter.
CONDUCTIVE
3) Hold the vacuum interrupter with left hand (use glove or NUT
cloth) and fasten bolt " B" (see Figure 12) (torque to
1 20kg-cm or 1 02in-lb).

4) Push down the insulating flange and align the insulating 'A'
fla nge s tud with t h e movable s h a f t of t h e vacuum <MB NUTl
inte rrupte r. T h en, w h ile turning t h e fla nge counte r
clockwise, insert it. (Install the insulating flange with only INSULATING FLANGE
3 to 4 turns, then stop)

Figure 14. Mounting Vacuum Interrupter

and Adjustment of Gap

Operation Check
In a no-load condition, switch the power until 20 operations
are completed to confirm normal operation.

lmm - 1.5mm

COND U C T I VE NUT

Figure 13. Installation o f t h e Conductive Nut

18
Maintenance After a Fau lt

AoANGER
Hazardous voltages.
W i l l c a u s e electric s h o c k , burn or
electrocution.
Discon nect and lockout i nc o m i n g power
a n d c o n t r o l v o l t a g e s o u rce s be f o re
be g i n n i n g w o r k o n t h i s o r a n y othe r
e lectrical equ ipment.
Only qualified personnel should be involved in the inspection
and repair procedure and all plant safety procedures must be
observed.
Terminals and Internal Conductors
R e p l a c e a l l da m a g e d p a rts w h i c h s h o w e vi d e n c e of
discoloration, melting o r a rcing damage. Special attention
should be paid to the stab (disconnect) fingers.
Overload Relays
The com plete overload relay must be replaced if burnout of
the heater element has occurred. Any indication of an arc
striking or burning the oveload relay also requires replace
ment of the relay.
If there is no visual indication of damage that would require
replacement, contact operation must be verified by elec
trically or mechanically tripping and resetting the overload
relay.

Check all control circuit terminals with a voltmeter to make

certain that the equipment is totally de-energized.
Use only approved high voltage test equipment to check
voltage on power terminals. Do not attempt to measure high
voltage with a volt-oh m meter.
Fuse Holders
Replace fuse holders if the insulation mounts, barriers, or
fuse clips show signs of da mage, deterioration, heating,
distortion or looseness.

It is recommended that a safety ground be connected to the

power bus after the system has been de-energized, and prior
to working on the equipment.
Follow the procedure outlined in the pre-energization check
section of this manual before power is restored.
Fuses
Always replace all three fuses in a three phase circuit even
though only one or two are open circuited, since internal
d a m a ge suffe red by fuses not replaced could result in
nuisance shut-down later.

Perform the " Pre-Energization Check" procedures detailed in

General the Installation section of this manual before restoring the
The excessive currents occurring during a fault may result in equipment to service.
structure, c o m po nent and/or conductor da mage due to
mechanical distortion, thermal damage, metal deposits, or
smoke. After a fault, repair the cause of the fault, inspect all
equipment per N E MA Standards Publication No. ICS2-302
and make any necessary repairs or replacements prior to
placing the equipment into service again. Be sure that all
replacements (if any) are of the proper rating and a re suitable
f o r t h e a p plication. If in doubt, c o nsult your Sie m e ns
representative.

Ins pection
The following areas should be inspected after a fault has
occurred.

Enclosures
E xte rna l evidence of e nclosure deform ation usually i s
indicative o f damage within. Extensive damage will require
r e p la c e m e nt of t h e e nclosure pa rts a nd t h e enclosed
equipment. Insure that door mounted equipment and safety
inte rloc ks function prope rly. Verify t h at hinge a nd latch
integrity is maintained.

19
Tro u b l e s h ooting

AoANGER
In the event that operating problems are encountered, use
t h e t r o u b le s h o oting c h a rt to i s o l a t e t h e c a u s e of t h e
malfunction and find t h e re m edy. If t h e corrective action
given in the chart fails to correct the difficulty, consult our Hazardous voltages.
Siemens representative .
Will cause s hock, burn or electrocution.
The following information is required if it is necessary to
D i s c o n n e c t a n d l o c k o u t a l l p owe r
contact Siemens relative to the equipment.
supplyi n g this eq u ip me nt except where
1. Siemens serial number (and part number, if available). l ow vo ltage co ntr o l p owe r is req u ire d
p r i or to m a k i n g the se che c k s a n d
2. Na meplate data on contactor.
exercise extreme caution at a l l times.
3. Duty cycle and any details of operation.
4. Length of time in se rvice and approximate total number
of ope rations.

5. Voltage, current and freq uency.

6. Description of probl e m .

7. Any other pertinent information concerning t h e proble m .

Table 12: Troubleshooting

Phenomenom Possible Causes Corrective Action

Cil a
a. u
-c
CD
..c ctl
u
-
-c
-

CD CD Survey m a i n circuit
-
ctl a ..c Ol
:::::!. u ctl w itho ut voltage
If i n spection a n d/or corrective
CD Ol
....

c a. > c
CD CD action is d ifficu lt, i nfor m
en a. 0 w
0 0 -c -
0 Remove all power before
Sieme ns i m mediate ly
u CD -

ctl z
0 ctl i n specting
- -

0
-

z CD E
z en ..c 0
....

..c
CD CD c u
....
-

0 > ..0
-

ctl
-

Cl 0 <( .....J

Control power supply voltage Decrease the voltage d rop to

is too low i n crease the voltage to 90% o r
more o f the rati n g .

Difference in contro l voltage Proper rating

Defective control circ u it Check con nection d iagram

Poor connection and/or loose screw E nsure that the connection is tight

Bad control switch contact Clean if contact resistance is too

high. Replace if necessary.

Wro n g ter m i n al con nection Con nect correctly

B lown power supply fuse Remove cause of fault and replace

Discon nected coi l Deter m i ne cause a n d correct

Fau lty drive u n it Check the coi l curre nt

I ncorrect latch mechanism E nergize l atch coi l a n d i nspect

operation latch hook

Mecha n ism j a m med L u bricate corresp o n d i n g portion

or remove cause of jam

Incorrect auxil iary a djustment Adjust delayed N .C. Contact gap to

2.5mm 0.3mm when con nected

Faulty auxil i a ry contact Clean or rep lace

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Table 13: Type 93H35 or 94H35 (5kV) Contactor ( Refer to Figure 15)

Contactor Quantities
Item Description Part Number Drawout Stationary
1 L. H . Side R a i l 25- 1 54-488-560 1 -

2 R . H . S i de Rail 25-1 54-488-559 1 -

3 Contactor Mtg. Tray 25- 1 54-488-563 1 -

4 L . H . S ide Plate 25-1 54-488-558 1 -

5A R . H . Side Plate 25-1 54-488-557 1 (93H3 only) -

58 R.H. S i de P l ate 25-1 54-488-598 1 (94H3 only) -

6 I nsulator M o l d i ng 25-407-783-005 2 -

7A CPT Mounti ng Plate 25-1 54-488-566 1 (93H3 only) -

78 CPT M ount i n g P l ate 25- 1 54-488-595 1 (94H3 only) -

8 CPT Fuse B lock 2 5-306-33 1 -002 1 -

9 Whee l 1 8-658-1 34-345 4 -

10 Whee l Shaft 25-1 54-30 1 -034 3 -

11 I n sulator M o l d i ng 25-407-783-001 1 -

12 Copper Spacer 25- 1 3 1 -570-001 6 -

13 S i de Support 25- 1 54-488-007 2 -

14 LSI M ou nting B racket 25-1 54-488-552 1 -

15 Whee l Shaft L.H. F ront 25-1 54-488-051 1 -

16 Inte rphase Ba rrie r 25-1 54-488-0 1 0 2 -

17 #8 GA - 5kV Cable 25- 1 3 1 -894-507 1 -

18 #8 G A - 5kV Cable 25- 1 3 1 -894-508 1 -

19 LSI F i nger 25-1 35-7 53-00 1 1 -

20 LSI Support 25-1 54-30 1 -073 1 -

21 Fi nger Asse mbly Rea r 25- 1 3 1 -570-527 3 -

22 F i nger Asse m b ly Load 25- 1 3 1 -570-583 3 -

23 CPT Fuse C l ip 25-1 27-244-001 4 -

24 Fuse Clip Asse m b ly L i ne 25- 1 35- 1 86-5 1 7 1 -

25 Boot for F i nger 25-1 54-488-055 6 -

26 Te r m i n a l B lock B racket 25- 1 54-488-008 1 -

27A I nterlock Cable Asse m b l y 25-2 1 3-200-80 1 1 (93H3 only) -

278 I nte rlock lever 25-2 1 3-200-504 1 (94H3 only) -

28 Copper Bar A phase 25-1 54-488-004 1 -

29 Coppe r Bar 8 phase 25- 1 54-488-005 1 -

30 Coppe r B a r C phase 25-1 54-488-006 1 -

31 Coppe r B a r A phase 25-1 54-488-00 1 1 -

32 Coppe r Bar 8 phase 25- 1 54-488-002 1 -

33 Coppe r Bar C phase 25-1 54-488-003 1 -

34 Contactor Mtg. Ang le LH 2 5- 1 54-488-564 1 -

35 Contactor Mtg . Angle R H 25- 1 54-488-565 1 -

36 Fuse C l ip I n ne r 25-1 35-228-058 3 -

37 Fuse C l ip Oute r 25-1 35-228-059 3 -

38 Vacuu m I nterrupte r 25-1 54-504-005 3 3

39 Closing Coil Asse m b l y 25- 1 54-504-006 1 1
40 Aux. B lock (Std . ) 25-1 54-504-007 1 1
41 Aux. B lock (Latch) 25-1 54-504-008 1 1
42 Drive U n it Control Board 25-1 54-504-009 1 1
43 F lexible Shu nt Lea d 25-1 54-504-0 1 0 3 3
44 Cove r P late 25-1 54-488- 1 28 1 (94H3 only) -

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WITH 2-BARREL FUSE ONLY
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Table 14: Type 93H37 ( 7 . 2 kV) Contactor 1 8R - 24R fuses ( R efer to Figure 16)

Contactor Quantities
Item Description Part Number Drawout Stationary
1 L . H . Side Rail 25-1 54-488-560 1 -

2 R . H . Side R a i l 25-1 54-488-559 1 -

3 Contactor Mtg . Tray 25- 1 54-488-563 1 -

4 L.H. Side Plate 25-1 54-488-57 1 1 -

5A R . H . Side Plate 25-1 54-488-572 1 (93H3 only) -

58 R . H . Side Plate 25-1 54-488-598 1 (94H3 only) -

6 I nsulator M o l d i n g 25-407-783-005 2 -

7A CPT M o u nting Plate 25-1 54-488-566 1 (93H3 only) -

78 CPT M o unting P l ate 25-1 54-488-595 1 (94H3 only) -

8 CPT Fuse B lock Assembly 25-1 54-247-061 1 -

9 Wheel 1 8-658-1 34-3 45 4 -

10 Wheel Shaft 25-1 54-30 1 -034 3 -

11 Insu lator M o l d i n g 25-407-783-001 2 -

12 Copper S pacer 25- 1 3 1 -570-001 6 -

13 Side Support 25- 1 54-488-007 2 -

14 LSI M o u nting B racket 25- 1 54-488-552 1 -

15 Wheel Sh aft L . H . F ront 25-1 54-488-05 1 1 -

16 I nterphase Barrier 25-1 54-488-08 1 2 -

17 #8 G A - 7 . 2 kV Cable 25- 1 54-288-503 1 -

18 #8 GA - 7.2kV Cable 25-1 54-288-504 1 -

19 LSI F i n g e r 25-1 35-753-001 1 -

20 LSI S u pport 25-1 54-30 1 -073 1 -

21 F i n g e r Assembly Line 25- 1 3 1 -570-527 3 -

22 Finger Asse m b ly Load 2 5- 1 3 1 -570-583 3 -

23 CPT Fuse Clip 25-1 27-244-001 4 -

24 Copper B a r 25-1 54-51 5-509 3 -

25 Boot for F i n g e r 25-1 54-488-055 6 -

26 Te r m i n a l Block Bracket 25-1 54-488-008 1 -

27A I nterlock Cable Assem bly 25-21 3-200-80 1 1 (93H3 only) -

27 8 I nterlock Cable Assembly 25-2 1 3-200-504 1 (94H3 only) -

28 Copper Bar A phase 2 5- 1 54-488-568 1 -

29 Copper B a r B phase 25- 1 54-488-569 1 -

30 Copper Bar C phase 25-1 54-488-570 1 -

31 Copper B a r A phase 25-1 54- 5 1 5-506 1 -

32 Copper Bar B p hase 25-1 54- 5 1 5-507 1 -

33 Copper Bar C phase 25-1 54- 5 1 5-508 1 -

34 Contactor Mtg. A n g l e LH 25-1 54-488-564 1 -

35 Contactor Mtg . Angle R H 25-1 54-488-565 1 -

36 Copper B a r 25- 1 54- 5 1 5-505 3 -

40 Vac u u m I nterru pter 25-1 54-504-005 3 3

41 C l o s i n g Coi l Assembly 25-1 54-504-006 1 1
42 Aux. B lock (Std.) 25- 1 54-504-007 1 1
43 Aux. Block (latch) 25-1 54-504-008 1 1
44 Drive U n it Control Board 25- 1 54-504-009 1 1
45 F lexible S h u nt Lead 25- 1 54-504-0 1 0 3 3
46 Cover Plate 25- 1 54-488- 1 28 1 (94H3 only) -

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Table 15: Type 9 3 H 3 7 or 94H37 (7 . 2 kV) Contactor 2 R - 1 2 R fuses ( R efer t o Figure 17)

Contactor Quantities
Item Description Part Number Drawout Stationary
1 L . H . Side R a i l 2 5 - 1 54-488-560 1 -

2 R . H . Side R a i l 25- 1 5 4-488-559 1 -

3 Contactor Mtg . Tray 2 5 - 1 54-488-563 1 -

4 L.H. Side Plate 25-1 54-488-587 1 -

5A R . H . Side P l ate 25-1 54-488-557 1 (93H3 only) -

58 R.H. Side Plate 25-1 54-488-598 1 (94H3 only) -

6 I nsu lator M o l d i n g 25-407-783-005 2 -

7A CPT M o u nting Plate 25-1 54-488-566 1 (93H3 only) -

78 CPT M o u nting P l ate 25-1 54-488-595 1 (94H3 only) -

8 CPT Fuse B l ock 25-1 54-247-06 1 1 -

9 Wheel 1 8-658- 1 3 4-345 4 -

10 Wheel S h aft 2 5 - 1 54-30 1 -034 3 -

11 I n s u l ator M o l d i n g 25-407-783-001 1 -

12 Copper Spacer 25- 1 3 1 -570-00 1 6 -

13 Side S u p po rt 25- 1 54-488-007 2 -

14 LSI M o u nting Bracket 25- 1 5 4-488-552 1 -

15 Wheel S h aft L. H. Front 2 5 - 1 54-488-051 1 -

16 I nterph ase Barrier 25-1 54-488- 0 1 0 2 -

17 #8 GA - 7 . 2 kV Cable 25-1 54-288-503 1 -

18 #8 GA - 7 . 2kV Cable 25- 1 5 4-288-504 1 -

19 LSI F i n g e r 25-1 35-753-00 1 1 -

20 LSI S u pport 25-1 54-301 -073 1 -

21 F i n g e r Assem bly Line 25- 1 3 1 -570-527 3 -

22 Fi nger Assembly Load 25- 1 3 1 -570-583 3 -

23 CPT Fuse C l i p 25-1 27-244-001 4 -

24 F use Clip Assembly Rear 25- 1 35- 1 86-5 1 7 1 -

25 Boot for Fi nger 25- 1 54-488-055 6 -

26 Ter m i n a l B lock Bracket 2 5 - 1 54-488-008 1 -

27A I nter lock Cable Assembly 25- 2 1 3-200-801 1 (93H3 only) -

278 I nterlock Cable Asse m b l y 25- 2 1 3-200-504 1 (94H3 only) -
28 Copper Bar A phase 2 5 - 1 54-488-568 1 -
29 Copper Bar 8 phase 25- 1 54-488-569 1 -

30 Copper Bar C phase 2 5 - 1 54-488-570 1 -

31 Copper B a r A phase 25-1 54-488-00 1 1 -

32 Copper Bar 8 phase 25-1 54-488-002 1 -

33 Copper B a r C phase 2 5 - 1 54-488-003 1 -

34 Contactor Mtg. Angle LH 25- 1 5 4-488-564 1 -

35 Co ntactor Mtg. Ang l e R H 25-1 54-488-565 1 -

37 Fuse C l i p I n ne r 25-1 35-228-058 3 -

38 Fuse C l i p Outer 25-1 35-228-059 3 -

40 Vacu u m I nterru pter 25- 1 54-504-005 3 3

41 Closing C o i l Asse m b l y 2 5 - 1 54-554-006 1 1

42 Aux. B lock (Std . ) 25-1 54-504-007 1 1

43 Aux. B l ock (Latch) 2 5 - 1 54-504-008 1 1
44 Drive U n it Control Board 25-1 54-504-009 1 1
45 Flexible S h u nt Lead 25-1 54-504-01 0 3 3
46 Cover P l ate 25-1 54-488- 1 28 1 (94H3 only) -

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